Dependence
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
Framework senses
- §1
- the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
- §2
- being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)